

Last seen: Aug 15, 2025
@nsj Cheers buddy. Sounds like I need to keep the chap with the drum sander sweet😅
Hey @nsj Sounds like a good plan, thanks. I had thought about a router sled, but was worried about chip out on figured woods. Following up with the...
Thanks @russ !
Cheers @russ, that's good to hear. I should have specified I'm taking about making electrics. So I'm thinking about carve or drop tops on the bodie...
Hey @russ, thanks for the reply and suggestions. Do you have any experience of these machines? I can use a plane to a degree, but my skills are limi...
@jamesbisset it's looking awesome! A proper jazz box and love the headstock detail.
Thanks @tv101! A slow and steady process by hand. I think having z-poxy as a sealer helped stabilise the top and helped the crispness of the line.
You've all been very good builders, so you can have an update from me as a reward😅 I've got the necks glued on two of the builds on, with th...
@nsj looks very cool!
Hey @brie This is a link to the tops, nothing secret squirrel!
Cheers @Clinton, plenty left to do yet but the limba one recovered it's neck this morning
Hey @jamesbisset I find using whip tips to control the speed/application of ca glue a game changer and helps prevent bubbles.They often fit directl...
Hey @boo Thanks for your comments. It's only at grain filling stage at the moment. The z-poxy really brings out the figure in the wood and acts as a...
Thanks @tv101 I love what an oiled finish brings out in the wood, but I'd been looking for a finish closer to the qualities of lacquer, but without...
Hi @jamesbisset, I'd you're doing a tester it might be worth trying the black thick ca glue from O3 adhesives. I've not used their black, but ...
@nsj utter madness, I absolutely love it! I supposed shielding the electrics shouldn't be a problem...
Hey @tv101, Well, it's a bit of a long story, but I'll keep it short as I've been meaning to pop a progress post up, but keep making progress and no...
Hi @somethingnicer, yes it's 12" radius on the fretboard. Hope your build is going well.